Nkosinathi Emmanuel Phakathi, a convicted serial r*pist, has been sentenced to 42 life terms in prison by the Pretoria High Court sitting in Palm Ridge . Phakathi’s crimes span nearly a decade, from 2012 to 2021, in and around Ekurhuleni. He was found guilty of an astonishing 148 charges, including:
– R*pe: 90 counts, with some victims as young as nine years old
– Compelled R*pe: 4 counts
– Forcing Children to Witness S*xual Acts: 3 counts
– Kidnapping: 43 counts
– Assault: 2 counts
– Theft: 4 counts
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Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana revealed that most of Phakathi’s victims were school going children, with the oldest being 44 years old . Initially facing 203 charges, Phakathi pleaded guilty to 148 counts, and his guilty plea statement was read in court.
The court’s decision ensures Phakathi will spend life in prison, with his sentences running concurrently . This outcome brings some measure of justice to the victims and their families. Nkosinathi Emmanuel Phakathi
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